KOGUJA Banknotes Catalog

20 shilling 1982 — Kenya ( Pick: 21b )

Region: Africa
Front side
20 shilling Kenya 1982 — Front side
Back side
20 shilling Kenya 1982 — Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 20 shilling issued in Kenya in 1982. It is cataloged under Pick number 21b. The note features a front design that showcases President Daniel Toroitich Arap Moi on the right side, while the reverse depicts four women reading a newspaper.

The banknote is printed on paper and has dimensions of 145 x 75 mm. The primary color scheme is green, with a multicolor underprint. It carries the signature of Daniel Toroitich Arap Moi, variant b, dated January 1, 1982, and was printed by Bradbury Wilkinson and Company in the United Kingdom.

The 20 shilling note is part of the 1980-1981 issue. Daniel Toroitich Arap Moi served as the President of Kenya from 1978 to 2002, influencing the country's political landscape during this timeframe.

Specifications

Signed by
Daniel Toroitich Arap Moi
Date of issue
1982
Printing office
Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, United Kingdom
Paper
paper
Colour
green and multicolor underprint
Dimensions
145 x 75 mm
Pick catalog
21b

About this banknote

The Central Bank of Kenya issued this 20 shilling banknote in 1982. This series was introduced shortly after Daniel Toroitich Arap Moi became the President of Kenya, marking the transition in leadership after the presidency of Jomo Kenyatta. It was printed by Bradbury Wilkinson and Company in the United Kingdom.

The front side design of the note features a portrait of President Daniel Toroitich Arap Moi. On the reverse, there are four women reading a newspaper. This specific variant, Pick 21b, includes the sixth signature style of President Moi, dated January 1, 1982. The note measures 145 x 75 mm and is printed on paper with a green and multicolor underprint.

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